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R195 TLH

1998 Tvr Griffith

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,465 mi
Last recorded46,465 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 TLH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,465 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 45,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 45,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,868 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 44,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter insecure both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 43,610 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 42,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 42,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2012 42,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,759 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,125 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,125 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,866 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,184 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,816 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 18,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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R195 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 43,015 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R195 TLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R195 TLH registered?

R195 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R195 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 TLH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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